Hepatitis C, D, and E: Transmission, Symptoms, and Care
Hepatitis C
Identification: Hepatitis C is a single-stranded RNA virus containing about 10,000 nucleotides. Its diameter ranges from 30 to 60 nm.
Forms of Transmission
The primary route of transmission is parenteral. In the past, it was the type of hepatitis most commonly transmitted through blood transfusions and organ transplants. Healthcare staff are also a risk group due to contact with contaminated blood and accidental needle sticks. Cocaine administered intravenously or parenterally, and tattoos
Read MoreRadiographic Film Processing: Types, Handling, and Development
Radiographic Film Types
Panchromatic Types:
- Direct exposure
- Mammography (fine-grained, single-emulsion, intensifying screen)
- Video movie format (2×3 and 3×2 choice)
- P. Laser (digital signal device, it prints a red laser beam)
- P. Thermosensitive (are impressed with heat)
- P. Duplication (view box)
Handling and Storage of Radiographic Film
Avoid temperatures exceeding 20°C or humidity levels above 60%. These conditions can lead to decreased contrast and increased fogging. If humidity falls below 40%, artifacts
Read MorePublic Health and Education
Public Health
Most societal health issues stem from lifestyle and environment. Effective measures include education and health policies, as highlighted by the 1978 Alma Ata conference on primary care.
General Approach to Health
An effective health strategy involves encouraging healthy behaviors within specific groups using targeted messaging. Understanding the target audience and motivating both individual and environmental change is crucial.
Touching All Points
- Informational: Messages should be relevant
Dental Vocabulary Quiz & Practice: Learn Terms
Dental Vocabulary Quiz
QUIZ:
1. Teeth not only help you eat, but they also help you: B. Talk. 2. What is the part of the tooth you can see above the gum? A. Crown.
3. What hard, tough, and shiny substance covers the crown? D. Enamel. 4. What innermost part of the tooth does the dentin protect? C. Pulp.
5. The pulp contains________ which send messages to the brain if your ice pop is too cold? B. Nerves. 6. What makes up the roots of your teeth and attaches to your jawbone? A. Cementum. 7. This type of
Read MoreEssential Vocabulary and Phrases for Daily Life
Essential Vocabulary and Phrases
Prepositional Phrases & Phrasal Verbs
Jealous (of): Wanting something that someone else has.
Loyal (to): Always liking and supporting someone or something.
Apologize (for): Telling someone that you are sorry.
Compare with: Saying how one person or thing is different from another.
Cope (with): Dealing successfully with a difficult situation.
Depend on: Needing the help and support of someone.
Do without: Managing without having something.
Laugh at: Showing that you think
Read MoreGlossary of Terms: Definitions and Meanings
General Definitions
Dung: A place where manure is collected and stored. Typically a very dirty and smelly site.
Pulley: Supplies needed to perform certain tasks or activities (e.g., fishing gear, horse tack).
Croak: The characteristic voice or sound emitted by some birds.
Laborers: People who work in exchange for a wage or daily payment.
Grimace: A variety of dishes, similar to a cooking style. Often refers to regular daily food.
Colossal: Something large or giant; extraordinary or magnificent.
Flashes:
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